Dance Teacher (Part-time)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of part-time Dance Teacher for Amherst Regional Schools grades 9-12. This is a 0.7 FTE position. We seek candidates with experience engaging inspiring and educating a diverse student body. This diversity includes racial religious economic ability identity and prior experience with dance. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of different methodologies to support the success of all students.

All candidates must hold a graduate degree in Education at least 12 credits of college-level dance and a Massachusetts Teacher License in the subject of dance for grades 9-12. To maintain the established quality of the dance program the candidate must be able to:

Collaborate with other members of the performing arts department

Maintain working relationships with the Five College Dance Department and local dance studios

Produce high-quality performances for a variety of venues

Provide curricular and extra-curricular experiences of dance through field trips master classes with guest artists and viewing and critiquing dance in videos and/or live streaming

Develop the schools dance program through the lenses of community-building equity and access for all students

Differentiated teaching to meet every students needs

Foster a sense of community that is all-inclusive

Existing Courses:

Introduction to Dance - an introduction to basic positions steps alignment history and terminology in a variety of dance styles/traditions.

Introduction to Hip Hop Dance - students build skills and technique in the street dance styles of Hip Hop House Locking and more.

Dance Theatre Ensemble - students learn how to create their original choreography teach it to ensemble-mates and set it before live audiences.

Conjunto de Bomba - Afro-Puerto Rican traditional music and dance that includes drumming singing dancing performing and teaching a wide variety of audiences.

Unified Performing Arts - In this inclusion-centered class students in both the General Education and Pathways to Independence programs will have the opportunity to try out a variety of performing arts in a low-pressure environment.

Core Skills (to be taught):

Sustaining focus

Applying effective effort for skill development

Cultivating patience and perseverance while learning for self and others

Contributing to a safe just and caring classroom environment

Dance history movement vocabulary and technique in a variety of genres

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AtAmherst Regional Public Schools we are committed to building astrong dynamic and inclusiveteam. As part of this commitment we have partnered withMindWireand adoptedThe Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessmentsto help us understand candidates natural strengths work styles and potential.

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What to Expect in the Hiring Process

As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short (7-10 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12-minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.

Our Commitment to You

These assessments are just one piece of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole hired you will have access to your results the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding what they mean for your career growth. If you are not hiredyour assessment results remain confidentialand are typicallynot shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments solely to evaluate candidates for a specific role andthey do not retain or share results for future use without consent.

At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!

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